Splendour

"This series launch will delight fans of Jean Plaidy and Sharon Kay Penman's The Sunne in Splendour as well as readers of sweeping historical sagas, especially those fascinated by the War of the Roses and the mystery of the princes in the Tower."

The White Queen by Philippa Gregory: Book summary 2010

Nothing can appear more beautiful than these Bushes, when in their Splendour, which is in April and May.

A New Voyage to Carolina; Containing the Exact Description and Natural History of That Country: Together with the Present State Thereof. And A Journal of a Thousand Miles, Travel'd Thro' Several Nations of Indians. Giving a Particular Account of Their Customs, Manners, &c. 1709

"Splendour," says he, "deign to visit our poor house in Nona, if you would learn what willing service is."

Little Novels of Italy Madonna Of The Peach-Tree, Ippolita In The Hills, The Duchess Of Nona, Messer Cino And The Live Coal, The Judgment Of Borso Maurice Henry Hewlett

She invented absurd errands to take her to the theatre where "Splendour" was playing.

Cheerful—By Request Edna Ferber 1926

Josie Fifer, in the black velvet and mock pearls of "Splendour," with her grey-streaked blonde hair hidden under the romantic scallops of a black wig, was giving the big scene from the third act.

Cheerful—By Request Edna Ferber 1926

But now, when she finally held the gown itself in her hand -- the original "Splendour" second-act gown, a limp, soft black mass: just a few yards of worn and shabby velvet -- she found her hands shaking.

Cheerful—By Request Edna Ferber 1926

When she came to New York, "Splendour" was just beginning its phenomenal three years 'run.

Cheerful—By Request Edna Ferber 1926

Whenever opportunity presented itself she would say: "Is 'Splendour' still playing in London?"

Cheerful—By Request Edna Ferber 1926

The scenery, props, and costumes of the London production of "Splendour" were slow in coming back.

Cheerful—By Request Edna Ferber 1926

This new record shows all the stains of day after day stuck in vans, playing festivals such as Splendour in the Grass, Glastonbury, Reading

The Music Fix 2010